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Explore Northern Laos by Express Train: Luang Prabang, Namkat Yolapa, Pakbeng & Mekong River (Private Tour)

6 days
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Start and end in Pakbeng
  • Vibrant panoramic vista over Luang Prabang with river, bridge and misty mountains
  • Blue passenger train curving on jungle tracks, viewed from one of its carriages.
  • Multi-tiered turquoise waterfalls cascade over limestone pools surrounded by green jungle.
  • Colonial-era Royal Palace Museum framed by tall palms in soft evening light
  • Ornate Haw Pha Bang temple gleams amid palm trees and white walls with mountains beyond.
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Plan your adventure:
Operator
Metta Voyage Company Limited
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang

    Included Activities

    • Visit to The National Museum at the former Royal Palace
    • Visit to Wat Mai temple
    • Climb Mount Phousi to explore the gilded stupa
    • Sunset viewing from Mount Phousi overlooking the city and Mekong River
    • Browse Night Market for handmade textiles
    Landmarks
    The National Museum (former Royal Palace)
    Wat Mai
    Mount Phousi
    Night Market
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  3. Day 2

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Wat Sene temple
    • Visit to Wat Xieng Thong temple with tree of life mosaic
    • Upstream Mekong River cruise with panoramic countryside views
    • Stop at Pak Ou Caves to view Buddha images
    • Stop at Ban Xang Hai village to see local rice wine production
    • Visit to ethnic minority villages en route to Kuangsy Waterfalls
    • Visit to Kuangsy Waterfalls with swimming in turquoise pools and forest walks

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Asian Bears at Bear Rescue Center along jungle walk to waterfall
    Landmarks
    Wat Sene
    Wat Xieng Thong
    Mekong River
    Pak Ou Caves
    Ban Xang Hai
    Kuangsy Waterfalls
    Bear Rescue Center
  4. Day 3

    Luang Prabang to Oudomxay

    Luang Prabang to Oudomxay
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Short jungle trek to Namkat Waterfall
    Landmarks
    Namkat Waterfall
  5. Day 4

    Oudomxay

    Oudomxay
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Ban Phavie village)

    Included Activities

    • Mountain trek toward Pak Khai with scenic river and village views
    • Trek along mountain trail with mountain stream through lush vegetation
    • Visit to Ban Phavie, a Khamu village
    • Lunch in Ban Phavie village
    • Visit to nearby waterfalls with swimming
    Landmarks
    Pak Khai
    Nam Pak River
    Ban Phavie
  6. Day 5

    Oudomxay to Pakbeng

    Oudomxay to Pakbeng
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to pottery village of Ban Yor
    • Visits to tribal minority villages (Lao, Khammu, H'mong)
    Landmarks
    Ban Yor
  7. Day 6

    Pakbeng to Huayxay

    Pakbeng to Huayxay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on board)

    Included Activities

    • Upstream Mekong River cruise from Pakbeng to Huayxay
    • Stop at hill tribe village along Mekong River with local cultural explanation
    • Stop at Pak Tha for boat document processing
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
    Pak Tha

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